National Lampoon got in trouble for using the VW image in an ad spoofing Ted Kennedy.

One of my favorite memories of driving a “Bug.” Running out of gas, but then coasting into the next gas station. One of my WORST memories of driving a “Bug.” Stepping on the brake only to find the entire pedal assembly falling over like a line of dominoes……

Learning to set one’s own valves helped keep the Bug running like a top.